Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part 1 Review
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'''Artist:''' [[Helloween]] | '''Artist:''' [[Helloween]] | ||
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| - | Tracklist | + | =Tracklist= |
01. Initiation | 01. Initiation | ||
02. I'm Alive | 02. I'm Alive | ||
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08. Follow the Sign | 08. Follow the Sign | ||
| - | Sound | + | =Sound= |
| + | 10 - It's a raw sound for a classic metal album that needs to be raw. It sounds incredible because of this and it has a greater impact on the listener. The leads are always perfectly mixed with the rhythms in the band. All the harmonies are spot on all the way through. This album isn't a normal album. It is close to perfection. | ||
| - | Guitar | + | =Guitar= |
| + | 10 - I don't think anyone will disagree with me here in saying that Kai Hansen and Michael Weikath are two incredible guitarists but together as a unit they are up there amongst the best in classic metal. They are constantly doing dueling solos and harmonising lines that many other bands could only dream of being able to pull off. The riffs in I'm Alive, A Little Time, Future World and Halloween are among some of the best ever written in my opinion and this album is flawless on the guitar. You can't fault it at all. | ||
| - | Bass | + | =Bass= |
| + | 10 - I've always loved the basslines for Helloween. They have a very weird way to record them in how it sounds when you listen but it's very different and it makes you listen out for the bass as much as the guitar as in a lot of parts he is using the bass like a lead instrument but when it needs to have solid rhythm for the guitars it has this. An incredible bassist for certain and one of the best parts about this album. | ||
| - | Drums | + | =Drums= |
| + | 8 - Very strong drums throughout and it really compliments the guitars and vocals well and sets out a great rhythm for each track. I love the drums on this album as they are very appropiate to the songs. I'm not a drummer though so I'm not good in this area. | ||
| - | Vocals | + | =Vocals= |
| + | 10 - One of the greatest vocalists around for certain in Michael Kiske and he was 18 when this record was recorded but man does he have a voice on him. He captures you with his singing style and you can't fail to listen as he puts everything into the performance and keeps the listener interested | ||
| - | Lyrics | + | =Lyrics= |
| + | 9 - Some good lyrics which grab your attention and they have incredible attention to detail to bring you into their "world". Very epic lyrics and this is especially the case on Halloween. A 14 minute song which is just incredibly written, musically, lyrically and it has incredibly powerful vocals from one of the best vocalists in metal in my opinion. | ||
| - | From "Halloween" | + | ''From "Halloween"'' |
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| - | + | Masquerade, masquerade <br> | |
| + | Grab your mask and don't be late<br> | ||
| + | Get out get out well disguised<br> | ||
| + | Heat and fever in the air tonight<br> | ||
| + | Meet the others at the store,<br> | ||
| + | Knock on other people's door<br> | ||
| + | Trick or treat they have the choice,<br> | ||
| + | Little ghosts are makin' lotsa noise<br> | ||
| - | + | But watch out...beware - listen...take care<br> | |
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| - | + | In the streets on halloween<br> | |
| - | + | There's something going on<br> | |
| - | + | No way to escape the power unknown<br> | |
| - | + | In the streets on halloween<br> | |
| - | + | The spirits will arise<br> | |
| - | + | Make your choice, it's hell or paradise<br> | |
| - | + | Ah--it's halloween<br> | |
| - | + | Ah--it's halloween...tonight!<br> | |
| - | + | Someone's sitting in a field,<br> | |
| + | Never giving yield<br> | ||
| + | Sitting there with gleaming eyes,<br> | ||
| + | Waiting for big pumpkin to arise<br> | ||
| + | Bad luck if you get a stone,<br> | ||
| + | Like the good old charlie brown<br> | ||
| + | You think linus could be right<br> | ||
| + | The kids will say it's just a stupid lie<br> | ||
| - | + | But watch out...beware - listen...take care<br> | |
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| - | + | In the streets on halloween<br> | |
| - | + | There's something going on<br> | |
| + | No way to escape the power unknown<br> | ||
| + | In the streets on halloween<br> | ||
| + | The spirits will arise<br> | ||
| + | Make your choice, it's hell or paradise<br> | ||
| + | Ah--it's halloween<br> | ||
| + | Ah--it's halloween...tonight!<br> | ||
| - | + | Listen now--we are calling you...<br> | |
| - | + | And there is magic in the air<br> | |
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| - | + | Magic in the air...on halloween<br> | |
| - | + | Black is the night full of fright<br> | |
| - | + | You'll be missing the day<br> | |
| - | What | + | What will be here very soon<br> |
| - | + | Changing your way<br> | |
| - | + | A knock at your door<br> | |
| - | + | Is it real or is it a dream<br> | |
| - | + | On trembling legs you open the door<br> | |
| - | + | And you scream...on halloween<br> | |
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| - | + | Darkness<br> | |
| - | + | Where am I now<br> | |
| - | + | Is there anybody out there<br> | |
| + | What has happened<br> | ||
| + | Am I in heaven<br> | ||
| + | Or is it hell<br> | ||
| + | I can see a light comin'<br> | ||
| + | It's comin' nearer<br> | ||
| + | It's shining<br> | ||
| + | It's shining so bright<br> | ||
| + | It's shining on me<br> | ||
| - | I' | + | I am the one, doom's in my hands<br> |
| - | + | Now make your choice,<br> | |
| - | + | Redeemed or enslaved<br> | |
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| - | Save me from the evil one | + | I'll show you passion and glory<br> |
| - | Give me strength to carry on | + | He is the snake<br> |
| - | I will fight for all mankind's | + | I'll give you power and abundance<br> |
| - | Deliverance and peace of mind | + | He's the corrupter of man<br> |
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| + | Save me from the evil one<br> | ||
| + | Give me strength to carry on<br> | ||
| + | I will fight for all mankind's<br> | ||
| + | Deliverance and peace of mind<br> | ||
But watch out...beware - listen...take care | But watch out...beware - listen...take care | ||
| - | In the streets on halloween | + | In the streets on halloween<br> |
| - | There's something going on | + | There's something going on<br> |
| - | No way to escape the power unknown | + | No way to escape the power unknown<br> |
| - | In the streets on halloween | + | In the streets on halloween<br> |
| - | The spirits will arise | + | The spirits will arise<br> |
| - | Make your choice, it's hell or paradise | + | Make your choice, it's hell or paradise<br> |
| - | Ah--it's halloween | + | Ah--it's halloween<br> |
| - | Ah--it's halloween...tonight! | + | Ah--it's halloween...tonight!<br> |
| - | Yeah, it's halloween | + | Yeah, it's halloween<br> |
| - | Yeah, it's halloween...tonight | + | Yeah, it's halloween...tonight<br> |
| - | Overall Impression | + | =Overall Impression= |
| + | 9.5 - If you don't own this album and have never heard the songs then you are really missing out to say the least. From the epic song Halloween to the cheesyness of Future World and the classic metal stylings of A Little Time it is an incredibly written album that will be talked about within the Metal community for many years to come. Not many bands can claim to have an album this great but Helloween whether you like them or not created a masterpiece. As close to perfection as you can possibly get. If you don't own this album and you like metal then you HAVE to purchase. You wont be disapointed | ||
Stand Out Tracks: Future World, Halloween and A Little Time | Stand Out Tracks: Future World, Halloween and A Little Time | ||
| - | Links | + | =Links= |
http://www.helloween.org/ | http://www.helloween.org/ | ||
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Revision as of 20:34, 16 March 2009
Contents |
General Information
Original Author: OrganisedConfusion
Artist: Helloween
Album: Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I
Genre: Heavy Metal/Power Metal
Tracklist
01. Initiation 02. I'm Alive 03. A Little Time 04. Twilight of the Gods 05. A Tale That Wasn't Right 06. Future World 07. Halloween 08. Follow the Sign
Sound
10 - It's a raw sound for a classic metal album that needs to be raw. It sounds incredible because of this and it has a greater impact on the listener. The leads are always perfectly mixed with the rhythms in the band. All the harmonies are spot on all the way through. This album isn't a normal album. It is close to perfection.
Guitar
10 - I don't think anyone will disagree with me here in saying that Kai Hansen and Michael Weikath are two incredible guitarists but together as a unit they are up there amongst the best in classic metal. They are constantly doing dueling solos and harmonising lines that many other bands could only dream of being able to pull off. The riffs in I'm Alive, A Little Time, Future World and Halloween are among some of the best ever written in my opinion and this album is flawless on the guitar. You can't fault it at all.
Bass
10 - I've always loved the basslines for Helloween. They have a very weird way to record them in how it sounds when you listen but it's very different and it makes you listen out for the bass as much as the guitar as in a lot of parts he is using the bass like a lead instrument but when it needs to have solid rhythm for the guitars it has this. An incredible bassist for certain and one of the best parts about this album.
Drums
8 - Very strong drums throughout and it really compliments the guitars and vocals well and sets out a great rhythm for each track. I love the drums on this album as they are very appropiate to the songs. I'm not a drummer though so I'm not good in this area.
Vocals
10 - One of the greatest vocalists around for certain in Michael Kiske and he was 18 when this record was recorded but man does he have a voice on him. He captures you with his singing style and you can't fail to listen as he puts everything into the performance and keeps the listener interested
Lyrics
9 - Some good lyrics which grab your attention and they have incredible attention to detail to bring you into their "world". Very epic lyrics and this is especially the case on Halloween. A 14 minute song which is just incredibly written, musically, lyrically and it has incredibly powerful vocals from one of the best vocalists in metal in my opinion.
From "Halloween"
Masquerade, masquerade
Grab your mask and don't be late
Get out get out well disguised
Heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store,
Knock on other people's door
Trick or treat they have the choice,
Little ghosts are makin' lotsa noise
But watch out...beware - listen...take care
In the streets on halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah--it's halloween
Ah--it's halloween...tonight!
Someone's sitting in a field,
Never giving yield
Sitting there with gleaming eyes,
Waiting for big pumpkin to arise
Bad luck if you get a stone,
Like the good old charlie brown
You think linus could be right
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
But watch out...beware - listen...take care
In the streets on halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah--it's halloween
Ah--it's halloween...tonight!
Listen now--we are calling you...
And there is magic in the air
Magic in the air...on halloween
Black is the night full of fright
You'll be missing the day
What will be here very soon
Changing your way
A knock at your door
Is it real or is it a dream
On trembling legs you open the door
And you scream...on halloween
Darkness
Where am I now
Is there anybody out there
What has happened
Am I in heaven
Or is it hell
I can see a light comin'
It's comin' nearer
It's shining
It's shining so bright
It's shining on me
I am the one, doom's in my hands
Now make your choice,
Redeemed or enslaved
I'll show you passion and glory
He is the snake
I'll give you power and abundance
He's the corrupter of man
Save me from the evil one
Give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind's
Deliverance and peace of mind
But watch out...beware - listen...take care
In the streets on halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah--it's halloween
Ah--it's halloween...tonight!
Yeah, it's halloween
Yeah, it's halloween...tonight
Overall Impression
9.5 - If you don't own this album and have never heard the songs then you are really missing out to say the least. From the epic song Halloween to the cheesyness of Future World and the classic metal stylings of A Little Time it is an incredibly written album that will be talked about within the Metal community for many years to come. Not many bands can claim to have an album this great but Helloween whether you like them or not created a masterpiece. As close to perfection as you can possibly get. If you don't own this album and you like metal then you HAVE to purchase. You wont be disapointed
Stand Out Tracks: Future World, Halloween and A Little Time
